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University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada, R3T 2N2
Map out your career pathway from the start of your academic journey!
Get the information you need for academic planning and connect with experiences to develop the knowledge, skills and attributes that employers are seeking.
This resource is meant as a guide to provide suggestions throughout your time at university (refer to the Academic Calendar for a complete list of program requirements). Develop a plan and timeline that suits you best. Make intentional choices for your courses and work experiences.
The study of history provides essential background for many disciplines and professions where research analysis, communications skills and an understanding of how past events influence the present are important. The department includes specialists in intellectual, cultural, social, medieval, Aboriginal, women’s and world history. A particular area of departmental specialization is Canadian and western Canadian history.
Use the UM Competencies Framework to reflect on skills gained during your coursework and extracurricular experiences.
Briefly, tell us about your job. What do you find most rewarding? What are your greatest challenges within this profession?
I am the student life coordinator at the University of Manitoba. My primary role is the management and promotion of the University of Manitoba Co-Curricular Record and UMCommunityLINK, an interactive online portal for finding co-curricular opportunities. I also play an integral role in communications with students, event planning and our mentorship program.
What I find most rewarding is helping students find ways to get involved with our campus community. The greatest challenge is reaching students that are unaware of the many benefits of getting involved on campus.
What experiences and activities helped you to map out your career pathway?
Being involved on campus through Bison Athletics led me to other opportunities such as volunteering and student councils. Realizing that these involvements were large contributors to my personal and professional development, I wanted to position myself in a way that I could help others on their educational journey. This led to pursue an education degree and a full-time job working with post-secondary students.
As a student, did you see yourself in your current career? What stayed the same and/or changed?
Midway through my Bachelor of Arts, I knew I wanted to be an educator. I didn’t realize that I would be putting my skills to use in a post-secondary institution for non-academic learning opportunities through the Co-Curricular Record.
What advice do you have for students who are interested in pursuing a degree in history?
Regardless of your academic focus, consider getting involved in a meaningful way throughout your degree through any of the many opportunities available to you so that you develop a wide range of soft skills (communication, problem-solving, teamwork, etc.) that are most sought after by employers.
What job search advice do you have for students and recent graduates?
Cast a wide net. It’s amazing how many ways you can make use of the degree you have achieved.
Tell us a fun fact about your career path.
I am a recent grad and therefore I’ve only been traveling down my ‘career path’ for about a year.
Meet with a career consultant for a confidential discussion about your career goals, job search, resumé/CV and interview preparation.
Contact Career Services at cs.receptionist@umanitoba.ca or call 204-474-9456 to make an appointment.
Talk to an academic advisor who will guide you to resources to help you make important decisions for your future. Advisors are specialized, often by program, faculty/school or unit.
Department of History, Faculty of Arts
Room 403 Fletcher Argue Building
15 Chancellors Circle
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Canada
Career Services
Room 474 UMSU University Centre
65 Chancellor's Circle
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Canada
